BLUE TANSY OIL

TYPE OF INGREDIENT​
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Face oils and moisturizing balms

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BLUE TANSY OIL?

Blue tansy oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It can calm and smooth dry skin and can be helpful for those with eczema or acne. It is also thought to protect skin against the harmful effects of sun and pollution.

WHAT IS BLUE TANSY OIL?

Blue tansy oil is derived from the blue tansy plant, a member of the chamomile family, originating from Morocco. The oil, which has a naturally blue hue due to its chamazulene content, is steam extracted from the flowers of the blue tansy plant. Chamazulene is responsible for the oil’s anti-inflammatory and calming properties.

IS BLUE TANSY OIL SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?

Blue tansy oil is generally considered safe for all skin types, although more safety studies are needed for a better understanding of its side effects.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

There are no specific contraindications associated with blue tansy oil.

Sources:

Mohsenzadeh F, Chehregani A, Amiri H. Chemical composition, antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of essential oils of Tanacetum parthenium in different developmental stages. Pharm Biol. 2011 Sep;49(9):920-6. 

Ettakifi H, Abbassi K, Maouni S, Erbiai EH, Rahmouni A, Legssyer M, Saidi R, Lamrani Z, Esteves da Silva JCG, Pinto E, Maouni A. Chemical Characterization and Antifungal Activity of Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum) Essential Oil and Crude Extracts against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. albedinis, an Agent Causing Bayoud Disease of Date Palm. Antibiotics (Basel). 2023 Sep 16;12(9):1451.

Bharath Balu, PhD, MD

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